Omdia Universe: AI-assisted Software Development, Part 1: IDE-based Tools, 2026

AI tools are reshaping software development, but vendors differ widely. This report gives technical leaders a clear view of how top IDE-based tools perform across coding, reviews, testing, documentation, planning and modernization. You’ll see how tools support the full lifecycle, which improve review quality and handle complex repos, how they approach security and reliability, where AI agents help and where oversight is needed, and how to choose tools that reduce risk and support long-term code health.